Group Sales Manager
Washington, DC 
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Posted 16 days ago
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Company Description

Joinus at Accor,wherelife pulseswithpassion!

As apioneerin the art ofresponsiblehospitality, the Accor Groupgathersmorethan45 brands, 5,600hotels, 10,000 restaurants, and lifestyle destinations in 110 countries.Whileeachbrand hasitsownpersonality,whereyouwillbeable totrulyfindyourself,theyallshareacommonambition: tokeepinnovatingandchallengingthestatus-quo.

Byjoiningus,youwillbecomeaHeartist,becausehospitalityis, first andforemost, aworkofheart.

Youwilljoinacaringenvironmentand a teamwhereyoucanbeallyouare. Youwillbein asupportiveplace togrow, tofulfilyourself, todiscoverotherprofessions and topursuecareeropportunities, inyourhotelor inotherhospitalityenvironments, inyourcountry oranywherein the world!

Youwillenjoyexclusivebenefits,specificto thesectorandbeyond, aswellasstrongrecognition foryourdailycommitment.

Everythingyouwilldowithus,regardlessofyourprofession,willofferadeepsenseofmeaning, tocreatelasting,memorableandimpactfulexperiencesforyourcustomers,foryourcolleaguesand for theplanet.

Hospitalityisaworkofheart,
Joinus andbecomeaHeartist.


Job Description

Group Sales Manager
Through your passion and motivation, you sell memorable experience to guests who stay in your property. You are professional and knowledgeable about your property, and you build strong relationships and create bond with your guests.


What's in it for you:
Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide
Learning programs through our Academies
Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Planet 21


What you will be doing:

  • Handle all aspects of Sales for groups of 40 or more rooms peak night.
  • Develop and maintain customer base in all markets.
  • Exceed personal sales goals, monthly, quarterly, annually, through account development and maintenance.
  • Responsible for yield.
  • Attend Sales Meetings, office events, hotel-sponsored functions, industry functions.
  • Develop lead sources and rapport with key personnel, Fairmont Global Sales Office sellers and assigned client base.
  • Coordinate and financially manage sales trips, FAM Trips and conventions within the given territory, including reports or activity pertaining to the specific market.
  • Supervise an assistant, training activity, reviews and goal setting.
  • Assist in the planning and strategies of the Group Sales effort.
  • Maintain active membership in industry related organizations and associations pertaining to the specific market.


Qualifications

Your experience and skills include:
Relevant sales experience is an asset
Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times
Highly responsible & reliable
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal required
Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities


Additional Information

Visa Requirements:Must be legally eligible to work in the United States. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining U.S. work authorization.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Experience
Open
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